13 Modern Artists Children Should Know

Finger, Brad

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Just the Series: Children Should Know

Series and Publisher: Children Should Know

Annotation: Introduces modern art, from Cubism to cartoons, and includes biographical information about the artists with a timeline of important events taking place during each artist's lifetime.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 2

Catalog Number: #4856383

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: Prestel

Edition Date: 2010 Release Date: 05/24/10

Pages: 46 pages

ISBN: 3-7913-7015-4

ISBN 13: 978-3-7913-7015-6

Dewey: 920

LCCN: 2009942267

Dimensions: 29 cm.

Subject Heading:
Artists. Juvenile literature.
Art, Modern. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Art, Modern. 21st century. Juvenile literature.
Artists.
Art, Modern. 20th century.
Art, Modern. 21st century.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book (Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)

These large-format, brightly colored surveys provide well-organized introductions to the art world. Sculptures highlights a variety of works from antiquity to modern times. American and Modern provide short bios and reproductions of one or more works that illustrate the artist's accomplishments. Leading questions encourage budding artists to use the featured subjects and artworks as inspiration. Timeline. Glos.

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Horn Book (Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)
Wilson's Children's Catalog

Reading Level: 5.0

Interest Level: 4-7

From Cubism to cartoons, this book of eye-popping art and engaging activities introduces young readers to modern art.Picasso, Chagall, Calder, Lichtenstein, Hockney—these artists and the others profiled here offer a world of interest to children. This exciting exploration of modern, Pop, and postmodern art is designed to appeal to young minds. Large illustrations brimming with color; fascinating explanations and biographical information; do-it-yourself activities, quizzes and a helpful glossary and timeline are all part of the vibrant book. Children will be drawn to the stories and interactive opportunities as they discover these important artists who changed the world.

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